What's your favourite word?

Seif · Jun 2, 2008

For some reason mine is 'Whipper snapper' and I try to include it all my writings. Sometimes I create a character exclusively just say that word or may use it let's say as part of a background conversation or something that the MC heard on the TV.

What is your favourite word and do you covertly insert in to your writing and secretly giggle when ever you see it? (or is that just the weird amongst us?)

Come on then you bloody whipper snapper, speak!

Elladog · Jun 2, 2008

Mine's a little different. It's not so much like a secret joke with myself, the way yours is, but I love, love, love the word "kitchen". I love how it sounds, I love what it means, I love the various feelings and ideas and senses it tickles. It's a comfort, it's a burden, it's peaceful, it's chaotic, it's cozy, it's clinical, it's just awesome.

slcboston · Jun 2, 2008

my favorite word would depend on my mood, i think..

though I have a favorite swear word.

JoNightshade · Jun 2, 2008

Archetype. For some reason I love the "arch" sound. Archepelago, oligarchy, archeology, architecture.

BlueLucario · Jun 2, 2008

My favorite word is, free.

Because I like free stuff.

Mr Flibble · Jun 2, 2008

Turnip. It turns up everywhere. It's kinda of a joke between me and my mates ( that and putting wrestlers in as walk on characters, and seeing if they can spot them

)

gypsyscarlett · Jun 2, 2008

I have two. Both for how they sound and their meaning.

Passion and Ambrosia

Sophia · Jun 2, 2008

Crop. I just like the sound of it, especially when it's said without any breathiness. I think because it sounds like a sound effect.

Crisp and clipped. I hadn't thought of deliberately including it in a story, but I think I'll try it now!

Meerkat · Jun 2, 2008

Honorarium.

MsK · Jun 2, 2008

sensual and sensuous

Hollan · Jun 2, 2008

Besides swear words (which are all my favorites) it's a toss up between lollygag and bamboozle. I just like how they sound, and they make me laugh. But I've never used them in any of my work. Someday.

Fern · Jun 2, 2008

odoriferous - I have no idea why. I guess I don't really care for all the other words that mean the same thing.

slcboston · Jun 2, 2008

after much thought... dorp.

Yes, it's a real word. I like it not so much bcs I've ever had occasion to use it (other than the crossword where it first popped up) but bcs it just reminds me of all the little gems of the language that are out there.

underthecity · Jun 2, 2008

"Horse-manuring around."

My dad used to say that when I was growing up (Stop horse-manuring around and do it, already!) I love saying it out loud because it just has a great ring to it. And it sounds funnier than "horse-sh*tting around."

I finally found a place to use it very late in my story.

allen

Matera the Mad · Jun 2, 2008

Maybe...parsnip. I loerrrve the vegetable, and I have honored it by inserting it into my writing.

He wanted to run, but there was no place to go, even if he could. His legs were cooked parsnips.

It may go over better if you know that the parsnip is a long root that is delectably tender when cooked.

C.bronco · Jun 2, 2008

My Mom's favorite is ubliet. That's pretty cool.

I'm fickle with favorite words. Ephemeral is a good one. I also like palpable.

shielamarie · Jun 2, 2008

"L-O-V-E"

Most of my writings are inspired by love..

Love by family. Love by friends. Love by strangers. Anything about LOVE.

Danger Jane · Jun 2, 2008

JoNightshade said:
Archetype. For some reason I love the "arch" sound. Archepelago, oligarchy, archeology, architecture.

Jo, maybe we're brain twins...my favorite is archipelago, too. I have a thing for Greek-derived words, not to mention, uh, maritime ones? So sea, isle, island are pretty much all just as good.

Well, my favorite appropriate word. Certain appalling curse words are just a bit more satisfying to say, often :tongue

Polenth · Jun 2, 2008

Tintinabulation.

I've not included it in any stories, as it's a bit distinctive.

lakotagirl · Jun 2, 2008

ElaraSophia said:
Crop. I just like the sound of it, especially when it's said without any breathiness. I think because it sounds like a sound effect. Crisp and clipped. I hadn't thought of deliberately including it in a story, but I think I'll try it now!

Oh Crap! I can't believe you stole my favorite word! And I do include it in every story I can. (It's a pretty easy word to include.)

scully931 · Jun 2, 2008

I love GENUFLECT!

I remember the first time I heard it and understood its meaning - The Genie from Aladdin sings: "Genuflect! Show some respect! Down on one knee..."

Exir · Jun 2, 2008

blob.
squab.
chiwawa.

I like how they sound.

MoonWriter · Jun 2, 2008

stewardesses, cause I can type it all with my left hand, and I'm left handed, although I ambidextrous at a few things. This answer covers a few of the threads in OP, too.

Joycecwilliams · Jun 2, 2008

BlueLucario said:
My favorite word is, free.

Because I like free stuff.

I love free stuff too...

Do you freecycle?

Joycecwilliams · Jun 2, 2008

I don't know what it is but I tend to like "s" words. sapient, savant, slake, slither, slurpee, sapidity, but I also like philter..

What's your favourite word?

Pasture-ized

has finally arrived

Blood Elves FTW

They've been very bad, Mr Flibble

Ma fin est mon commencement

Claims the loan was a gift

Stage name = Chainsaw Sally

practical experience, FTW

Pasture-ized

Finestkind

Bartender, gimme a Linux Mint

I have plans...

Mushroom

Forgot what I was gonna say

So you're suggesting what? Bigfoot?

Out of the cradle endlessly rocking

practical experience, FTW